What are Regency's most popular gas fireplace inserts?
Regency's gas inserts slide a sealed, efficient gas firebox into an existing masonry fireplace, and the lineup runs several sizes and styles. The most popular one for you really comes down to your firebox size and whether you're on natural gas or propane. As an authorized Regency dealer, we spec the right fit. Call (828) 545-0525.
What a gas insert actually does
A gas insert is a sealed, direct-vent gas fireplace engineered to drop into the opening of an old wood-burning masonry fireplace, running a liner up the existing chimney. It converts a drafty, heat-losing firebox into a clean, efficient, power-optional heater you start at the flip of a switch — no hauling wood, no cold-start smoke. Regency's gas inserts are popular for exactly that: turning a fireplace people stopped using into the warmest spot in the house. For an older Asheville home, it's one of the most satisfying upgrades we do.
Why we won't hand you a single best model
Honestly, the most popular insert on a national chart isn't the point — the right insert for your home is. It has to physically fit your firebox opening, match your fuel — natural gas along the Asheville and Hendersonville mains, propane out in Fairview, Candler, Brevard, and the cabins — and hit the heat output your room needs. We size all of that in a free in-home assessment rather than guessing from a catalog. Because we're an authorized Regency dealer, we can walk the full gas-insert range and match the configuration to your exact opening.
The outage angle
One reason our customers favor gas inserts since Helene: with millivolt or battery-backup ignition, a gas insert keeps throwing heat when the grid's down — power-optional heat, unlike central heating that quits the moment the lights do. Not every model is set up that way, so if backup heat is your goal, tell us and we'll spec an insert and ignition that delivers it. Come see Regency at 629 Emma Rd in Asheville, or call (828) 545-0525.
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